Transfer Application FAQ
The best way to start the application process is to go to the transfer admissions page of the college you would like to attend. There is typically a checklist with deadline dates and application materials. It will also tell you what type of application is accepted for transfer students (e.g. Common Application)
Typical Deadline Date are 6-9 months prior to the semester:
- October – December for Spring
- January – March for Fall
- Rolling Admission: Applications are taken through the summer (June/July) for Fall
In most cases, you will be required to fill out an online application. The questions are typically personal information, including your intended degree, colleges you have attended, and sometimes an essay. Applications vary in content, but most are asking about you, so you already know the answers.
At 365球赛平台, you can easily order your transcript at any time online through 365球赛平台 Transcript Request
For any other college/university attended or your high school transcript, always call that school directly.
Supplemental information could include any of the following:
- High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT or other types of testing
- Personal Essay
- Supplemental Essays
- College Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- College Reports – filled out by the Registration & Records Office
Some colleges will offer a promotional code to waive the fee. However, if there is no promotional code, it is suggested to speak with an admissions counselor or attend an event (virtually or in person) where a fee waiver could be provided. If you meet certain qualification, financial aid may be able to write a letter asking the college to waive the fee.
Check out the 365球赛平台 Transfer Events page to meet with a college or attend an Instant Admit Day where the fee is waived for 365球赛平台 students
Congratulations! We are excited for to take the next step on your journey!!
Read the acceptance letter thoroughly and you will most likely need to deposit with the four-year college to secure your spot. Attending an accepted students day and meeting with your advisor are good first steps to getting to know your new college. Registration days for new transfer students usually do not begin until May, so check your email for more information!
Be sure to connect with the admissions representative and the financial aid department at the four-year college to discuss any issues with grants, loans, or scholarships.
If you have not completed the FAFSA, you will not be able to receive funding for 2022-2023. Four-year colleges have great tools you connect with on their website including workshops to help you fill out and understand your FAFSA results.
Evaluating credits is usually completed after a student deposits at a four-year college. You may not receive an official evaluation until the summer. Remember to send your final official transcript to the college after spring grades are issued and your degree is conferred in June.
Graduating in summer?
Not to worry, preliminary evaluations are completed; however, the final evaluation will not come until October. Always bring a copy of your student (unofficial) transcript from 365球赛平台 to advising and registration sessions to discuss coursework.
Most students need to attend a registration or orientation days at the four-year college. These sessions could begin as early as April. Still, many are not scheduled until May or June to avoid issues with students’ current courses at Ocean County College. If possible, try to schedule a meeting with your advisor to start reviewing your coursework and planning semester, especially if you want to take summer courses at the four-year college.
Transfer Resources
The first step to a successful transfer is to choose a major appropriate to your goals. Meet with an academic advisor in your first semester at 365球赛平台 to discuss your options. If you are undecided, utilize the resources available to you at the Career Center.
- A.A. and A.S. degrees are designed to transfer
- A.A.S. degrees are not designed to transfer
- Setting/Environment: Are you looking for a traditional college campus, or would you rather attend an institution which is integrated into a city?
- Class Sizes: Is it important to you whether a typical class has 20 or 200 students?
- Faculty Achievements/Qualifications: Would you prefer a research institution which can provide you with research opportunities, or are you looking for an institution where professors are more focused on teaching?
- Social Life: Do you intend to get involved in Greek Life? Do students stay on campus or go off campus on the weekends?
- Safety: Does the institution offer a safe ride program? How safe do students feel on campus?
- Affordability: Can you afford the institution? How much debt are you willing to take on to finance your education?
- Specific Major: Does the institution offer the major or program you want to pursue?
- Graduate/Professional Opportunities: Does the institution offer five-year/combined degree programs?
- Distance from home: Will you need to travel home often? Did you consider travel expenses in your financial picture?
- Extra-curricular activities: Does the institution offer the extracurricular activities you want? Is there an opportunity to create a new club?
- Living arrangements: Are transfer students required to live on-campus? Is there special housing for transfer students? Does the institution offer affinity housing or living-learning communities?
- Career Planning: Does the institution have a career center that will assist you in planning for a career? Will help be available in securing internships and jobs?
Transferring to a university or 4-year college takes time and planning. Speak to a transfer advisor to create a personal plan transfer plan or view our Transfer Timeline!
Scholarship is money gifted through an organization, college, or corporation usually for the purpose of paying for a student’s education. There are various types of scholarships available to students to help pay for college. Transfer students can use the following resources to assist them in the process of looking for scholarships:
- Financial Aid Office at Ocean County College
- Financial Aid Office at a 4-year College/University (Merit or Academic)
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- State Agencies such as the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
- Reference Librarians at the local or state Library
- Community, Religious, and Civic Organizations or ethnic groups
- Professional Affiliations such as PHI THETA KAPPA
- Corporations and local Businesses